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… body. If this test shows that your baby has a phenylalanine problem, the doctor will do further testing to check whether … birth. If a baby has PKU and treatment starts right away, problems (such as brain damage) are less likely to occur. … the skin puncture. Risks There is very little risk of a problem from a heel stick. Your baby may get a small bruise …
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… tests that give more information about the fertility problem. The sperm penetration assay checks if sperm can … be used with the woman's cervical mucus. There may be a problem with the partner's sperm if: The donor's sperm … the woman's or the donor's cervical mucus. There may be a problem with the woman's mucus if neither the partner's nor …
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… narrow areas in the major arteries of the neck. This problem could cause a stroke . The test also can find blood … could break loose and block blood flow to the lungs. This problem is called a pulmonary embolism. During pregnancy, … after a stroke or other condition that might be caused by a problem with blood flow. After a stroke, this can be done …
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… The studies are done to find out what's causing your sleep problems. Sleep studies can also find out if you have a problem with your stages of sleep. The two main types of … that you may have shift work sleep disorder or another problem with your body's internal clock ( circadian rhythm …
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… To check, or screen, babies and young children for hearing problems that might affect their ability to learn, speak, or … language development. Some speech, behaviour, and learning problems in children can be related to problems with hearing. For this reason, many schools provide …
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… Rh) that occur on red blood cells can sometimes also cause problems. So they are also checked for a match before giving … Rh blood type is even more important for pregnant women. A problem can occur when a woman who has Rh-negative blood … has occurred, the baby can develop mild to severe problems (called Rh disease or erythroblastosis fetalis ). …
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… A myelogram may be done to find a tumour, an infection, problems with the spine such as a herniated disc , or … canal (spinal stenosis). A tumour or infection causing problems with the spinal cord or nerve roots. A spinal disc … of the membrane that covers the brain and spinal cord. Problems with the blood vessels to the spine. This test may …
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… who have had stomach or intestinal surgery, small intestine problems, or people with a family history of this anemia. … sting or pinch. Risks There is very little chance of a problem from having a blood sample taken from a vein. You … may become swollen after the blood sample is taken. This problem is called phlebitis. A warm compress can be used …
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… cause of headaches. Help diagnose a stroke or blood vessel problems in the head. Problems with blood vessels may include an aneurysm or … from the ears to the brain ( auditory nerves ). Look for problems of the pituitary gland . Investigate or follow a …
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… how well it's being absorbed by your intestines. Look for problems that cause your bones to lose calcium. See how well your kidneys are working. Check for problems with the parathyroid glands . A urine calcium test … discomfort. Risks There is very little chance of having a problem from this test. Results Normal Each lab has a …
